Rochester International Children’s Film Festival
OUR 17TH YEAR!
DAILY FILMS RUNNING APRIL 4 - MAY 1, 2022
ONLINE & FREE!
Dear Families, Educators, Librarians, Caregivers, Film Lovers and more!
We are thrilled to announce another great year -- the 17th year! -- of the Children's Film Festival!
Once again, we will offer one short virtual film a day, along with media and literacy suggestions including vocabulary, discussion questions, books, songs, movement, and art activities. In other words, a fun and stimulating way to spend quality learning and art time with the children in your life!!
WHEN IS THE FESTIVAL?
- The festival begins Monday, April 4 and runs through Sunday, May 1
- A new film will be available each day Monday-Friday, starting at 7 am
- All 5 films from the previous week will be available on Saturdays and Sundays, starting at 7 am
HOW DO I ACCESS THE FESTIVAL?
- Step 1: Click on the dark blue button above (starting on April 4)
- Step 2: A short form will appear; just fill out and then you will receive a link to the film and follow up activities!
ABOUT THE FILMS:
- All films have been chosen by a veteran film programmer with over 20 years of experience, and approved/vetted by a committee of educators, librarians, administrators, artists and childcare professionals
- Films are appropriate for preschool children on up, but have been well-loved by adults as well over the years (some adults come to our screenings by themselves!)
ONLINE FESTIVAL COMMITTEE:
- Co-Founders: Connie Valk & Ruth Cowing
- Programming Director: Ruth Cowing
- Co-Facilitators: Susan Neal & Connie Valk
- Follow-up Activities: Susan Neal & Sandra Auriemma
- Technical Specialist: Marcia DeJesus-Rueff
Other committee members: Erin Clarke, Sonia Hadchiti, Robin Hooper, Mary Louise Musler, Glenn Porter, Cara Rager, Ann Marie Stephan
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